Which effect followed unexpectedly rapid mortar ballistics increases during 15th-century sieges?

💡 Explanation

Casting barrels became unreliable during increased propellant usage; Barrel Hoop Stress concentrates outwards because hoop stress scales non-linearly with pressure changes, therefore cannon barrels fractured, rather than the ballistics failing or instability of siege engines.

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